BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
9.0
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 7 sērija
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.78 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
515 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 55 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
